Question 1

Problems in the workplace contributed to tension in marriage, health problems, and dissatisfaction with the relationship.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Of all marriages in Canada, 20 to 25% will end in divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the textbook which of the following is identified as contributing to the decline in marital satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)   lack of common activities
B)   differences in physical appearance
C)   heavy drinking by one partner
D)   home ownershipE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Is cohabitation a good trial marriage? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Michael recently graduated from college, found an apartment, and has a job that will enable him to begin paying back his college loans. According to Levinson and his colleagues, what phase of adulthood is Michael in?

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A)   the entry phase
B)   the arduous phase
C)   the bargaining phase
D)   the maintenance phaseE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

What is fatuous love?

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A)   a deeply felt, long-term committed relationship
B)   high in commitment and passion, but low in intimacy
C)   high in commitment and intimacy, but low in passion
D)   the love most likely to develop in relationships between older adultsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Research supports the hypothesis that people tend to develop romantic relationships with people who are similar to themselves in attractiveness and other traits, such as personality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the textbook, what is the most likely outcome when one marital partner is a heavy drinker?

Accepted Answer

A)   Marital satisfaction will decline.
B)   The relationship is affected only if the drinker is a man.
C)   The relationship is affected only if the drinker is a woman.
D)   The relationship will be affected only if the other partner feels compelled to drink.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is a common experience of mothers who must return to work soon after the birth of their child?

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A)   They are often depressed.
B)   They rarely experience stable marriages.
C)   They have worked out equitable household and parenting duties with their spouses.
D)   They usually expect the father to take the lead role in parenting the child.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

According to research, to what degree are we usually similar to those with whom we have committed relationships?

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A)   We are usually similar in geographic background.
B)   We are rarely similar to those to whom we are most committed.
C)   We are often genetically and culturally similar.
D)   We are frequently similar in gender and socioeconomic status.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following statements best characterizes same-sex marriages?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are not the same as heterosexual legal unions.
B)   They are legal throughout Canada today.
C)   They are not legal in any state in the United States.
D)   Canada lags behind other countries in providing legal rights to those in same-sex marriages.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

According to current thinking on mate selection, what meaning is reflected by the phrase "Birds of a feather flock together"?

Accepted Answer

A)   the likelihood that similar people are more likely to remain as partners
B)   a situation not upheld by research on mate selection
C)   the same as "opposites attract"
D)   an example of folklore passed on over the generationsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

What is the relationship between physical attractiveness of a person and our view of that person?

Accepted Answer

A)   Physical attractiveness is considered the most important determinant in mate selection.
B)   Physical attractiveness is unimportant in determining one's mate selection.
C)   Physical attractiveness appears to be key to opening the door to learning more about a person.
D)   Physical attractiveness is our positive feeling regarding someone's good looks.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

In Levinson's theory of the seasons of life, the early twenties are commonly characterized by reassessment: "Where is my life going?" "Why am I doing this?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which statement best represents Sternberg's triangular theory of love?

Accepted Answer

A)   Opposites attract.
B)   Birds of a feather flock together.
C)   Successful couples have similar amounts of the three components of love.
D)   The three components of love stay at the same level for the life of a relationship.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

How did Levinson consider the "seasons of life" or phase of early adulthood to be different for men and for women? How is his view considered today?

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Question 17

According to research conducted by John Gottman, what is the critical time at which half of all marriages that are going to end do end?

Accepted Answer

A)   within the first 18 months of the marriage
B)   within the first 7 years of the marriage
C)   between 10 and 15 years
D)   between 20 and 25 yearsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which statement best describes the state of single people today?

Accepted Answer

A)   Single people are rarer today than 50 years ago.
B)   Those who are single are typically considered to be social outcasts.
C)   Being single is the most common lifestyle among those in their early 20s.
D)   Singles older than age 30 are viewed as being maladapted.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

In 2011, approximately 15% of households represented single Canadians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements best reflects the experience of stress in dual-earner families?

Accepted Answer

A)   On average, men experience more stress than women.
B)   Balancing childcare with work plays a big role in the stress of the mother.
C)   Having a flexible schedule causes more stress for the mother by making her life unpredictable.
D)   Stress increases when elderly dependent parents are involved.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 14: Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Which statement best represents Sternberg's triangular theory of love?

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According to the textbook which of the following is identified as contributing to the decline in marital satisfaction?

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What is the relationship between physical attractiveness of a person and our view of that person?

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According to research, to what degree are we usually similar to those with whom we have committed relationships?

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In Levinson's theory of the seasons of life, the early twenties are commonly characterized by reassessment: "Where is my life going?" "Why am I doing this?"

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According to the textbook, what is the most likely outcome when one marital partner is a heavy drinker?

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According to research conducted by John Gottman, what is the critical time at which half of all marriages that are going to end do end?

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Michael recently graduated from college, found an apartment, and has a job that will enable him to begin paying back his college loans. According to Levinson and his colleagues, what phase of adulthood is Michael in?

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Of all marriages in Canada, 20 to 25% will end in divorce.

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Which of the following statements best reflects the experience of stress in dual-earner families?

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Research supports the hypothesis that people tend to develop romantic relationships with people who are similar to themselves in attractiveness and other traits, such as personality.

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What is fatuous love?

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Is cohabitation a good trial marriage? Why or why not?

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According to current thinking on mate selection, what meaning is reflected by the phrase "Birds of a feather flock together"?

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Which of the following is a common experience of mothers who must return to work soon after the birth of their child?

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Which of the following statements best characterizes same-sex marriages?

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How did Levinson consider the "seasons of life" or phase of early adulthood to be different for men and for women? How is his view considered today?

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Problems in the workplace contributed to tension in marriage, health problems, and dissatisfaction with the relationship.

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In 2011, approximately 15% of households represented single Canadians.

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